Harry and the Hendersons
Created by Lin Oliver
On Syndication
A warmhearted family sitcom built on the premise of a Bigfoot joining a suburban household, trading gentle comedy and heartfelt bonding for any real stakes or conflict.
The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come to call Harry a temporary home until a recovers his health.
Questions people ask
Does Harry and the Hendersons leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Harry and the Hendersons easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is Harry and the Hendersons sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Harry and the Hendersons scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Harry and the Hendersons violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Harry and the Hendersons
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Harry and the Hendersons
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Harry and the Hendersons, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Harry and the Hendersons, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Harry and the Hendersons, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
